June 11 2010 Table of Contents

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The Big Time Construction The Big Time

The commercial market is very alluring. With higher price points and already-in-place financing, commercial work can mean a company gets to avoid the all-too-common headaches of residential jobs. Read more

Editor's Note On the Record

Recently, we ran a story about a large pool builder in the midst of starting a new type of business model. Read more

Figuring Out Fiber Technically Speaking Figuring Out Fiber

Cellulose fiber is gaining popularity as a filtration media for use in septum-type (D.E.) filters, and as a filter aid in cartridge and sand filters. Read more

Mind Your Phone Manners Business Management Mind Your Phone Manners

Debbie LeClerc had had several conversations with her Goldline technical representative. Read more

IPSSA Breaks New Ground Industry News IPSSA Breaks New Ground

The Independent Pool & Spa Service Association is expanding into Oklahoma. Read more

Lawsuit Against APSP, S.R. Smith Dismissed Industry News Lawsuit Against APSP, S.R. Smith Dismissed

The last in a string of personal-injury lawsuits filed against the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals has been dismissed. Read more

Plaster Analyzed in Chemical Start-Up Tests Industry News Plaster Analyzed in Chemical Start-Up Tests

Calcium dust in plaster pools may be preventable, according to a recent study. Read more

Pool Pumps May Grab Big Label, Rebates Industry News Pool Pumps May Grab Big Label, Rebates

Two national organizations that influence energy efficiency programs around the country have taken an interest in pool pumps. Read more

State Mandates Alarms on New Pools Industry News State Mandates Alarms on New Pools

Another high-profile drowning has led to a state law requiring pool alarms on all new residential swimming pools. Read more

VGB Public Education Campaign Launches Industry News VGB Public Education Campaign Launches

A pair of U.S. Olympic medalists helped kick off the national campaign aimed at promoting pool and spa safety. Read more

Making Concessions In These Times Making Concessions

Two types of customers — or perhaps non-customers — have long been a thorn in the side of pool and spa businesses. Read more

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